The Trail Blazers are thinking about bringing Brandon Roy off the bench to begin the second half of games, but talks are only in the opening stages.

Portland coach Nate McMillan said Roy would have to sign off on the move before he made it and Roy said the topic was only recently brought up.

"That's something we are going to have to keep talking about," Roy said.

The move would be an attempt to increase Roy's effectiveness as he plays through aching and meniscus-less knees.